Senate debates

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Motions

Schools: Smartphones

4:24 pm

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

While states and territories are responsible for bullying policies in schools, the Australian government believes that bullying is unacceptable. The government supports measures that help young people to be better educated about appropriate online behaviour and to be aware of the consequences of cyberbullying. This includes the 'Bullying. No Way!' website, the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and the Student Wellbeing Hub website. The eSafety Commissioner's website provides online safety advice, an online helpline and tips to keep children safe using social media, search engines and online games. The commissioner provides classroom resources, funds certified online safety programs in schools and administers a complaints system that removes harmful material.

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